Letter of Appreciation for Successful CPAT Administration

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AACO Deputy Chief Strobel and AACO Fire Chief Ray accept a
plaque from Fire Chief Bashoor. (Steve Tabak)

Awards of appreciation were presented in recognition of the Fire/EMS Department's inaugural Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) administration. Acting Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor recognized the Anne Fire Chief John Ray and the Arundel County Fire Department for allowing the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department to use their CPAT site in Millersville. Chief Bashoor presented Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Ray with a plaque and stated, “It is with grateful appreciation and mutual respect that I acknowledge Chief Ray and the Anne Arundel County Fire Department for their allowing us to use their CPAT facility and course. We have already seen the impact of CPAT administration by our hiring the best candidates for the position of Firefighter/Medic.”

County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, Council Chair Ingrid M. Turner, District 4, and Iaff Local 1619 President Andrew Pantelis presented the awards along with Chief Bashoor at an awards function held at Florian Hall in Bowie on the evening of Thursday, March 24, 2011.

The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department was granted a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Program License by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to administer the CPAT for the purpose of testing the physical capability of firefighter candidates. Since being granted that license last year, the Department has processed approximately 600 candidates.



L to R - IAFF Local 1619 President Andrew Pantelis, Council Chair Turner, Major Erroll George, Lt. Bill Bussing, Major Rich Lambdin, Fire Chief Bashoor, County Executive Baker and Fire Fighter Fisher.  The "movers and the shakers" of CPAT Licensure and Administration receive awards. (Steve Tabak) 

 In making the presentation to the sworn and civilian members that administered CPAT, Acting Chief Bashoor stated, “You have played a key role in the facilitation and success of CPAT and the improvement of the Department’s recruitment and hiring process. It gives me great please to acknowledge the outstanding effort you have put forth and the dedication you have invested toward the CPAT administration and ultimately the entire Fire/EMS Department. The enthusiasm and professionalism that you have displayed is exceptional and I commend your hard work as well as your willingness to accept additional responsibilities above and beyond your normal duties. He concluded the presentation by saying, “Your dedication and commitment to excellence is the basis for improving the Department and the services we provide. Please accept my sincere appreciation for your participation with the CPAT administration process.”

The following sworn and civilian members of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department received letters of appreciation and for a job well done. (Steve Tabak)

Erroll W. George Major

Rich M. Lambdin Major

Thomas E. James Battalion Chief

Scot A. Williams FF/Medic Captain

Yvette M. McNair FF/Medic Captain

Kenneth F. Fusco FF Captain

Phyllis J. Pierce FF Captain

Brandon M. Goff FF/Medic Lieutenant

Brian J. Frankel FF/Medic Lieutenant

Charles D. Bussing FF/Medic Lieutenant

Dana N. Brooks FF/Medic Lieutenant

James M. Key FF/Medic Lieutenant

Jason C. Wiseman FF/Medic Lieutenant

Lee R. Collins FF/Medic Lieutenant

Jeffrey A. Burton FF Lieutenant

Michael R. Marshall FF Lieutenant

Eric C. Hurt FF Lieutenant

Michael J. Wenzel FF Lieutenant

Binokhar J. Harris FF/Medic Technician

Israel S. Tabak FF/Medic Technician

Shaun P. Duppins FF/Medic Technician

Donald V. Fletcher, Jr. Acting FF/Medic Technician

John M. Crisman FF Technician

Christopher J. Hammond FF/Medic III

Robert P. Mutchler FF/Medic III

Antoine S. Lanier FF/Medic II

Katherine P. Fisher FF/Medic II

Leonard F. Collins FF/Medic II

Robert B. Leonard FF/Medic II

Sara A. Shaffer FF/Medic II

Stephen R. Langone FF/Medic II

Steven L. Toth FF/Medic II

Calvin Saunders Jr. FF III

Danielle M. Lewis FF II

Kenneth F. Fusco, Jr. FF II

Kevin D. Hodges FF II

Alicia R. Finn FF I

Brandon K. Wright FF I

Christopher M. Hodges FF I

David P. Ramdial FF I

Gregory A. Powell FF I

Jeffrey M. Mattingly FF I

Matthew L. Morris FF I

Eugenia M. Mercer Administrative Assistant III

Amanda B. Jackson Administrative Assistant II

Teresa A. Crisman Community Developer II

Linda A. Dellosa Accountant II

Angela M. Cooper Administrative Aide III

Teresa A. Meunier Administrative Aide III